April 2015 - The Triangle

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Circulation 1800 plus online visits
Issue No 140 April 2015
Rust in the Blood at Montreal Goldfields
Leslie Monahan and Bill Shaw, artists whose works are displayed at Rust in the Blood till 19 April
Remembering Fred 1 (detail)
by Leslie Monahan
www.thetriangle.org.au
Bill and Leslie are delighted to hold
the inaugural art exhibition at the Montreal
Goldfield Heritage Centre.
They have had huge success in Victoria
with their joint exhibitions Nautica in 2013,
Fencer and Farrier in 2014, and Rustica
in 2015.
The Rust in the Blood exhibition is on
till 19 April, open 10am to 5pm every day
at the Montreal Goldfield Heritage Centre
on Wallaga Lake Rd, Bermagui, beside the
Wallaga Lake Holiday Park.
For any further information on the
exhibition or the Montreal Goldfield and
its guided tours, please contact Judy Hearn
on 6493 4645 or 0427 897 262 or email
[email protected]
Rust in the Blood is an exhibition of metal
sculptures, jewellery and photographic images
by Bermagui artist Bill Shaw and his daughter,
award winning South Gippsland artist Leslie
Monahan.
Rust in the Blood combines their joint
passion for metalwork and recycled materials,
and Leslie’s unique photographic style, to create
a complimentary and contemporary exhibition.
The theme of the exhibition relates to
rust, the nemesis of metal. Yet as is shown in
this exhibition, rust can take on many cloaks of
intrigue, texture and colour.
Sculptures will vary in size from small
table top pieces to larger freestanding pieces
that would suit a garden or an outdoor space.
As Rust in the Blood will be held in the
year of the Anzac Centenary, one of Leslie’s
sculptures is appropriately dedicated to her great
grandfather, Bill’s grandfather, who fought in
World War 1.
As such, four generations will be united
through art.
Bill has also prepared a sculpture that pays
homage to the more than 130 000 Australian
Waler horses that were sent overseas to support
Australia’s World War I effort. They were often
the backbone of Australia’s war efforts yet only
one returned.
Judy Hearn
Secretary, Montreal Goldfields Management
Committee
Fish in a tin metal sculpture by Leslie Monahan
 The Triangle April 2015 page 1
Editorial
In March I was invited to a meeting of
SAFE (Stop Arms Fairs in Eurobodalla), a
group of residents and ratepayers who are
implacably opposed to the increasing number
of guns finding their way into our society. As a
result of their actions members and supporters
are finding that opposition to the gun lobby
invites pressure that comes close to the point
of bullying. Statements and names have been
published in letters, online or elsewhere and
those named have little recourse to any form
of justice. It seems that the laws of defamation
only protect the wealthy.
There is a sense that Eurobodalla
councillors particularly the ERA councillors,
Jo Lewis
have let down Narooma residents by supporting
changes to the original HuntFest Development
Application, which clearly advised that there
were no plans to sell guns at the event. But as
occurs so often and like so many other DAs this
was just a standard misleading statement. It is a
ploy frequently used in the planning process and
one which should not be allowed. Council will
be remembered for the betrayal of community
interests and concerns.
Meanwhile, on what might almost be
another planet, the Seaside Fair in Bermagui
attracted the usual several thousand visitors
with a superb photographic exhibition, a great
street parade, an art show and a magnificent
Letters to the editors
Sorrow and shame
Dear All,
We drove Muriel and husband Gary
Campbell to the Bega Valley Shire Council
meeting yesterday as an apology had been
ordered by the Council and also the Office of
Local Government following the investigation
by the independent reviewer’s findings and
recommendations which were based upon the
evidence provided to the Courts and subsequent
final judgment.
Many people were in attendance who
were there to support Muriel and Gary previous Councillors, a former Mayor, and
former General Manager along with those in
the community who know and care for them
both and also some who were wanting to see
this just outcome.
John Richardson, President of the Bega
Valley Residents and Ratepayers Association
was also in the Chamber.
His letter to The Triangle (see right-eds.)
details the events of yesterday. It will now be
referred back to the Office of Local Government
and most likely the Minister.
What a great pity that Cr Allen was unable
to accept that an apology is deserved and that
he should have made one.
Warmest wishes,
Sister Laurel Clare Lloyd-Jones lfsf
Adviser to the Board
Elm Grove Sanctuary Trust
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drumming and percussion band, the Bembekan
West African Drums and Song. The Bembekan
drummers entertained us all and set many feet
dancing from littlest pirate upwards. It was a
great stress reducer!
Still to come and probably happening as
the April edition of The Triangle hits the street,
the Tilba Easter Festival is another example
of a community coming together to celebrate
and share the joy of life in this place we call
the Triangle. Tilba is also planning an Anzac
Exhibition with stories, photographs and more
to mark the 100 year anniversary of the Gallipoli
landing and there is more about that elsewhere
in the paper.
Thumbs Up
The Editor,
Spontaneous cries of “Shame” greeted
Cr Tony Allen’s announcement at this week’s
Council Meeting that he would not apologise
to Mrs Muriel Campbell of Bermagui, contrary
to the specific direction of the Office of Local
Government.
When asked what would happen as a
result of Cr Allen’s refusal to apologise, Leanne
Barnes, General Manager of Bega Valley Shire
Council (BVSC), and Cr Michael Britten both
confirmed that the matter would be referred
back to the Office of Local Government.
In the circumstances, while the elected
Council might be content to leave the matter in
the hands of the Office of Local Government,
Councillors should not need to be reminded
that it was they who resolved to accept the
recommendations of the Independent Reviewer
dealing with Cr Allen’s conduct and it was they
who resolved that Cr Allen should apologise to
Mrs Campbell.
Whilst Mrs Campbell is clearly entitled to
feel aggrieved by Cr Allen’s refusal to apologise
for his behaviour, this matter has now taken on
new proportions.
Regardless of whether Cr Allen believes
that he is in the right, he has nevertheless chosen
to defy the authority of the very institution that
he has served for many years. It is my view that
this places Cr Allen in an untenable position
and that if he continues to defy the resolution
of Council and the direction of the Office of
Local Government, then he should resign from
Council.
At the very least I believe that the elected
Council should make it absolutely clear to Cr
Allen that it is not acceptable for any Councillor
to defy a resolution of Council by adopting
a vote of no confidence in him at the next
Ordinary Meeting of Council.
Failing to take direct action in the
circumstances would, in my view, constitute
a serious failure of governance and act to
seriously undermine the confidence of residents/
ratepayers in the standing of Council and local
government at large.
John Richardson
Wallagoot
to the Cobargo School
of Arts Hall Committee
for accomplishing the
refurbishing of the hall
kitchen to commercial
standards. A great job!
Thumbs Down
to the person/s who
have been taking down
election posters before
the election. As much as
you might disagree with
a candidate, each have
the right to advertise their
wares!
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My Triangle
Sharon Cole
Diana Holmes – Light on a Lampstand
Diana Holmes’s family
home in Portsmouth, 103 km
southwest of London was quite
unique! “Why?” you may say.
Diana lived on a Motor
Torpedo Boat, an MTB, with
her parents and two sisters for
thirteen years. Portsmouth,
well known as Pompey, was
a significant naval port for
centuries and has the world’s
oldest dry dock. Apart from
being a naval base, Diana
tells me, “There is a thriving
commercial cruise ship and
ferry port.”
MTBs were lightweight,
being designed for high speed
and maneuverability on the
water, to get close enough to
launch their torpedoes at enemy
vessels. At the end of WWⅡ, in
1945, a number of Royal Navy
boats were stripped and the empty hulls sold
for use as houseboats. Diana says that once the
boat was decommissioned, it was just like a
normal family home.
Her houseboat experience must have been
a good one because when Diana and John were
married, they lived on an ex-lifeboat, moored
at Great Yarmouth, a coastal town in Norfolk,
England, known mainly for its herring fishery.
Very early in their marriage, in the first
three months, Diana experienced significant
problems with her eyesight and doctors made
every effort to minimise the impact of her
condition. Today, Diana is ‘legally blind’. She
is able to recognise people by their shape, height
and voice.
Using her perception to maximum
potential, this ‘English Rose’, with a ‘can-do’
attitude, is full of thanks and praise for the
wonderful life she has with her husband and
two children and for the sight she has retained.
In England, the couple decided to do what
they could to help others in a similar situation
with their eyesight.
Their fund-raising efforts included Diana
dressing as Princess Fatima and belly-dancing
to raise money for the Royal Blind Society (I
saw a picture of her and she looked absolutely
ravishing) and both being involved in a 24
hour darts marathon to raise money for the
Guide Dogs.
With her two sisters remaining in England,
the Holmes’s moved to Australia, this time to
live on dry land, in Moruya and then Quaama.
For 11 years, they ran Flanagan's Cafe, and for
a shorter period, the Bowling Club restaurant
in Moruya. For this qualified chef, with
diminishing eyesight, Sticky Date Pudding and
Apple Pie were her ‘pièces de résistance’, and
customers would call in advance to reserve their
desserts. Cake decorating for friends’ weddings
and birthdays has also been a creative outlet.
Delicious food is still part of the home
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Diana's passion is her art
repertoire, with the aid of talking scales and
oven settings highlighted in red varnish. A
visit to Diana's is likely to include great coffee
and the sweet aroma of cakes in the oven that
will be taken to one of the many groups she is
involved with: St Saviour's Anglican Church,
CWA, Hospital Auxiliary, Bingo, Lions Club,
drama, singing, Ladies Group, OK Shed,
Quaama Progress Association and oil painting
with Rona Walker at U3A.
Oil painting is Diana's preferred art and is
something she has always wanted to do. There
are some lovely artworks around her home,
including a couple of coastal and beach scenes,
still life paintings and my favourite, a portrait
of her daughter.
Diana told me she enjoys going to Bingo
and takes a lamp and special glasses so she can
see her board and numbers. At the club one
day, she was concentrating very determinedly,
head down, waiting, waiting, waiting for the
next number to be called and realised that it
was taking a while and looked up to find all the
lights were turned out and the room was in total
darkness ... except for her lamp!
After 20 years in Moruya, Diana and John
moved to Quaama. Diana describes Quaama
as a village and community in which she feels
very comfortable. A place where people around
you will assist you if you need it and where
exchanges are not made with money but with
helpfulness.
Diana's presence in the Triangle
community is felt very strongly and her radiance
is reflective of a beauty from within, like ...a
light on a lampstand.
You are like light for the whole world.
A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. No one
lights a lamp and puts it under a bowl; instead
he puts it on the lampstand, where it gives light
for everyone in the house. Matthew 5:14-15
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Bermagui Banter
Training Wall mariner floats in
The old nautical expression, prepare to
repel boarders, has a new twist in our context:
prepare to accept boarders. The floating sections
of the new mariner were launched from semi
trailers, floated into place and secured to pylons.
A total of an extra 16 berths was created along
the inside of the Training Wall, completing ‘this
phase’ of harbour expansion for new berths. I
say this phase, as rumour has it that there may
be others. Like boarders, I suspect such rumours
will come and go.
Still unscathed – almost
After many months of thrills and
popularity, our brand new skate park is basically
ungraffitied. This almost pristine state is a credit
to our village and its youth. The tags appear as
just dark smudges now and perhaps they will
fade or be covered at some stage. May it remain
this way into the future and well done to those
who have restrained themselves or protected
their fun zone from taggers and the like.
Now you see it: above the water line
What they look like below the water line?!
It is all very well to see fishing boats and
yachts and other manner of craft plying our
harbour, yet how many of us have any real
idea of what goes on below the water? Not like
a duck, which shows little action above and
lots below, boats have basically no moving
parts under water, though, like a duck, their
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underneath shape is quite at
odds with the rest of them. The
shape of modern boats differs
from earlier times and it is still
evolving. This is mainly to do
with the new materials and the
higher focus on efficiency, hence
fuel saving. It is not so much
about the sleekness, it is more
about drag or how to enable
speed and the bulging front
end achieves this. Like those
cowlings we see on the front
of trucks which reduce wind,
bulges reduce water resistance.
Just thought some might like to
know and see this.
Is it smoke or cloud?
With the change of season
bringing cloud to our area, so is
smoke appearing as it is a safe
time to carry out planned burn
offs, here and further afield, I am told. Hence,
in the mornings it can be a challenge to discern
which is what. The smell lends a hand yet the
question can be: is this fire nearby or has the
smoke blown up from northern Victoria, where
I witnessed huge palls only several days ago?
Do we worry about being in its path or are we
just in autumn? Let’s trust the latter is the case,
creating remarkable vistas, as it can at times and
just plain fug to others.
Local produce please
We now have a big, new supermarket in
town, open and operating by the time you read
this article. Aligned with their new national
policy, this new outlet plans to source local
produce. This new demand for ‘local produce’
is being well received by many, consumers and
producers alike.
For suppliers, there is much to be
considered when making such a decision, if
approached.
As local jobs are being created, our
community getting more choice and possibly
Fire or fluff ?
lower prices and quality, fresh food, this
opening could well be a boon for Bermi. We
wish them luck.
Fruit Fly Baiting Program
Thanks to all those who have participated
in this year’s program. Bermagui has finished its
fruit fly baiting program as of the end of March
and will recommence next September. The bait
cards are made by volunteers and it is really
important that as many are returned as possible.
Thus far, we are really short of the bait cards
used this year with literally hundreds not yet
returned. Could people please wash the cards
and return them to Neilson’s Mitre 10 during
April so we can be ready for next season. We
think it’s making a difference so your assistance
is appreciated.
Ancient trail rebirthed
The Bundian Way is a pathway from
Targangal (Kosciuszko) to Bilgalera (Fisheries
Beach) that links the highest part of our
continent and the coast. It crosses the Snowy
River and passes through some of the wildest,
most rugged and yet beautiful country in
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Real Ginger beer
Boutique Beers
Supplies and advice
Our previous phone
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is now disconnected so
PLEASE CALL
6493 6453
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and
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Bermagui Banter
Paul Payten
Officer; Indigenous
Tourist operator and
artist, Lee Cruse; and
NPWS ranger and
researcher Darren
Mongta; sharing stories
and real life experiences
of this amazing heritage
feature soon to be open
and appreciated once
more.
Jumping the gun?
Far be it from me
to naysay a prospective
success story: small
village gets greater
choice and cheaper beer,
wine and spirits, yet
perhaps we will not,
after all. The proposed
BWS outlet has already
put out its shingle to
come to our aid and they
Lee Cruse’s work Whale Story My Pop Told Me (detail)
do not actually have the
Australia. Used over thousands of years, the
green light yet. Positive
influence of the old land management is still
thinking sometimes works, though I am not
evident in many parts of the landscapes. It could
putting money on this bet just yet. Anyone know
be called the longest food forest in Australia, if
something we don’t?
not the world, with yams and other bush tucker
readily available along its length. It is the first
Aboriginal pathway to be listed on the NSW
HOMEFLAIR CARPETS AND
State Heritage Register with a project underway
BLINDS NAROOMA
to reactivate its full 365 km.
The Bundian Way project encompasses
Carpets, vinyls, floating floors, blinds
management of natural resources and Aboriginal
and rugs. Shop local and save!
cultural heritage at a landscape level which
provides employment for a coordinator and
Ring Nick or Jenny for a
for Aboriginal people as Land and Sea Country
free measure and quote
Rangers. It also creates opportunities for
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Aboriginal involvement in tourism across the
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region. The Bundian Way Gallery opens soon
in Delegate.
Sculpture on the Edge presented an
informative and inspirational symposium with
local artist John Blay, Bundian way Project
Bermagui (Sub-Branch) of the
Returned & Services League of Australia
Anzac Day
Centenary 2015
Bermagui
The Bermagui (Sub-Branch) of the
RSL wish to remind Service men and
women and members of the Bermagui
community and surrounds of our Anzac
Day Services for 2015.
Dawn Service
Commences at 6am at the Memorial.
Please attend 5 min. early as the
service commences at 6am sharp.
Lone Piper will play a lament as
Horsemen from the
Bemboka Light Horse parade towards
the Memorial and fall in.
A traditional ‘Gun Fire Breakfast’
will be at the Bermagui Country Club
catered for by the RSL Women’s
Auxiliary.
Memorial Service
Commences 11am at the Memorial.
Members participating in the March
will form up in Lamont St
(opposite Food Works) at 10.40.
Members will march
at 10.45am sharp led by the Bemboka
Light Horse and Band.
Enquires: Roy Davies OAM, Hon.
Secretary, ph.6493 3361
Bermagui Banter
‘Odyssey of Hope’ stops in Bermagui
Five French cyclists
and a passenger are touring
the world (five continents,
23 countries) as part of
the L’Odyssée de l’Espoir
project to raise awareness
of multiple sclerosis (MS).
The team is Benoit,
Ronan, Thomas, Youen
and Yvan, and passenger
Gérard.
They left Coye La
Foret in France in July
last year and arrived at
the home of James Lynn
in Bermagui on 3 March.
James, as a member of
WarmShowers.com, offers
Yvan, Jen, Youen, Gérard, Thomas, Nicolas, Bev, Sandy and Benoit
accommodation to touring
cyclists.
On 4 March he put on a barbecue for the comfortable.
cyclists and some friends – some of us with
Bermagui marked the 9590 km point of
more than a passing interest.
L’Odyssée de l’Espoir’s 15 000 km journey.
Gérard, Yvan’s father, has MS and rides
And as if cycling 15 000 km for MS
in a custom-built trailer. You can see Gérard wasn’t enough, after dinner they pulled out an
in the trailer in the photo, in its dry-weather accordion, a violin and a guitar to entertain us.
state. Gérard uses a wheelchair and needs help
Bev Bray, Sandy Dowdall and I all have
with pretty much everything, underlining the MS and it was great to have the opportunity
commitment that the riders have made. I had to thank the team personally for their efforts.
to visit their website (www.worldtour-ms.com)
L’Odyssée de l’Espoir – a journey of
to check exactly whose father Gérard was, hope indeed.
because every time I looked at him there was
Jen Severn
a different rider filling his plate, or adjusting
his wheelchair, or just checking that he was
Our Beautiful
Umbrellas
We were delighted to be involved in the
Umbrellas of Bermagui Project this year. As
a community based preschool, this is a great
opportunity for our children and their families
to be involved in a fabulous community event.
The children used their creativity and
imagination to create their own designs. They
then worked one to one with a teacher learning
and practising art skills to paint their design on
the umbrella. This collaborative project enabled
the children to craft a fabulous piece of art.
On the day of the Seaside Fair we waited with
anticipation for our umbrella to be auctioned.
The closing bid was from Marion Manning,
from Bermagui Pharmacy, who then very
generously donated the umbrella back to our
preschool for us to enjoy!
Art is an important part of our preschool
program. It is an experience that is always
available… sometimes structured or planned,
sometimes spontaneous, with a combination of
teacher and child directed experiences.
We would like to thank Dennis and the
organisers of the Umbrellas of Bermagui
Project for allowing us to be involved and
for supporting Bermagui Preschool. A big
thank you also to Marion and Mark Manning
from Bermagui Pharmacy for their ongoing
generosity and support to our preschool.
Narelle Myers
Director/Early Childhood Teacher
Kami, Mack and Sophia work with Educator Kylie Cole
Bermagui Banter
It’s all a-buzzzz at U3A
..aargh...pirates
hands in the name of education!
Ouch! You are a brave man,
Carman.
After lunch it was our turn
to visit the hives on the property.
With a little trepidation, we
donned our head nets, taped up
our trouser legs (so no errant bee
could enter forbidden territory),
and gloved up. What a sight we
all made with our mismatched
gear!
Ross then proceeded to
open up the hives and here we
were able to get a really close
look at these industrious little
creatures. Holding a frame
U3A member, Valerie Holten, gets ‘up close and personal’
seething with hundreds of bees
It was a beautiful sunny day as several was a new experience for everyone, but enabled
U3A members made their way to Verona to a close look at the honey cells and the brood
attend what was a truly inspirational workshop. cells. We spotted a few drones (male bees)
The topic for the day was ‘Beekeeping’ and our then finally the queen was located. And, no one
hosts, Ross and Marianne Riddett, welcomed received a sting, apart from a mild brush on the
us to their property, Lemonthyme, with a cup chin for one member of the group.
There was much discussion regarding the
of tea and a treat of bread and honey.
Our co-hosts for the day were Rheita and new, innovative Flow Hive that has been in the
Carman Ciphery, retired apiarists now living news lately. If it is as good as stated, it could
in Narooma – they keep a few hobby hives revolutionise backyard beekeeping.
We left the property with so much
as ‘pets’.
We were first treated to an interesting and knowledge (and a sample of fresh honey) and
comprehensive video showing all aspects of a determination to look further into keeping a
keeping bees and making honey. Although the hive or two in our backyards. Thank you Ross,
video was somewhat dated (we all chuckled Marianne, Rheita and Carman for sharing your
at the 70s hairstyles, fashions and cars), knowledge with us.
This has been another innovative
nevertheless it was extremely informative and
the cinematography was excellent, showing the workshop organised by U3A Bermagui &
District. For more information on U3A courses,
intimate workings of a hive.
Next on the program was an introduction come to our Registration Day (advertisement in
to the equipment needed – as Rheita put on a this edition of The Triangle).
For more information about beekeeping or
‘fashion parade’ of protective gear, and gave
an explanation of the tools of trade. Carman equipment, telephone Bees & Things at Verona
bravely explained bee stings by giving us a on 0408 554 189.
Carolyne Banados
demonstration, taking two bee stings on his
Our intrepid U3A team thought they
would ‘think outside the square’ with their
interpretation of the theme ‘Pirates’ at this
year’s Seaside Fair.
‘Pirates of the Airwaves’ was the slogan
on the U3A float – reminiscant of the 1960s
days of Pirate Radio stations. British Radio
was pretty straight laced in the 60s. With the
rapid rise in pop and rock music, (ever hear of
The Beatles?) off-shore, illegal radio stations
were set up (often onboard ships) to cater for
the growing demand – thus becoming Pirate
Radio stations.
Our U3A got into the spirit of the 1960s
with mini skirts, psychedelic colours and some
great 60s music, as they grooved their way
down Lamont Street, following our ‘Pirates of
the Airwaves Mobile Music Ute’ to the chant
“make your day, tune into U3A” … yeah baby!
Carolyne Banados
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‘Mary Quant’ aka Elizabeth Johnston and
‘Pirate Pete’ aka Bert Van Kampen lead the U3A
team in the Seaside Fair street parade.
Men’s shed ‘monster’
The Wallaga Lake-Bermagui Men’s Shed
will be holding a ‘monster’ garage sale over the
Easter Weekend. This event is to be held at 16
Young Street, Bermagui (in the old SES storage
shed) on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April. The
sale will feature lots of tools and other hardware,
wooden items made at the shed, plus lots of bits
and pieces, bric-a-brac etc. There will be a Kids
Jumping Castle to keep the little ones amused
while mum and dad browse, as well as a sausage
sizzle to settle those growing tummies.
All proceeds from the garage sale will go
toward the Men’s Shed and their continued work
in the community. With more and more blokes
joining the Shed each month, space is getting
tight and it is hoped that future plans will include
a much bigger and better space.
In the meantime, the men continue to do
what they do best – get together in a supportive
environment, work on individual or community
projects and generally have a great time.
Wallaga Lake-Bermagui Men’s Shed
meets twice a week, every Tuesday and
Thursday from 10am till 2pm at Umbarra,
Akolele.
Tilba Bites
Ataturk Memorial
Anyone who visits Anzac Cove will see at its northern end, at the Ari Burnu headland, a most striking sandstone monolith
with the following words:
“Those heroes that shed their blood
and lost their lives…
You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace.
There is no difference between the Johnnies
and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours…
You, the mothers,
who sent their sons from faraway countries
wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom
and are in peace,
after having lost their lives on this land they have
become our sons as well.”
Ataturk, 1934
These are the words delivered by Ataturk to a visiting
party of Australians, New Zealanders and British at the Gallipoli
battlefields in 1934, and later inscribed on the four metre high
monolith in 1985.
Ataturk was, in fact, Colonel Mustafa Kemal who
commanded the Turks opposing the Anzac landing. He had
a superb grasp of strategy and ability to inspire his troops by
his reckless bravery in action, and was pivotal in stopping the
Anzacs. Years later in 1923 when Turkey became a republic,
he became its first President.
I find these words a magnificent and magnanimous
gesture of reconciliation to his former enemy from not only
the President, but he who was the Commander of the forces
defending against those invaders in 1915.
A large image of the monolith will be displayed at the
forthcoming Anzac Exhibition at Tilba.
Harry Bate
Anzac commemoration at Tilba
Anzac Day will be commemorated with
a ceremony at the Tilba District War Memorial
in Central Tilba, commencing at 11.00 am on
Anzac Day. It will be preceded by a march past
of service personnel and Tilba school children.
All ex-service persons and currently serving
service personnel from any location, as well as
relatives of those who served and who wish to
march in their memory, are warmly invited to
join this march which will assemble adjacent to
the Dromedary Hotel at 10.45 am. The march
past will be led by a lone piper.
All members of the community are
encouraged to come along and join in the
service as a show of respect to those in our
armed services, past and present.
There will be a cup of tea and Anzac
biscuits in the Small Hall after the service.
In addition, there will be a most
informative exhibition in the Big Hall at
Central Tilba marking the centenary of the
Anzac landing.
This exhibition will be much larger than
last year, and will run from 23 April through
26 April. In recognition of this year being
the centenary of the Anzac landing, it will
primarily focus on Gallipoli, but will also have
some information on the Western Front. It will
feature static displays; stories of persons from
Tilba who enlisted for WW1; stories of many
aspects of the Gallipoli campaign; and a video
and slide show. The Exhibition Committee
highly recommends you put this in your diary.
Harry Bate
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Tilba Bites
Anzac evacuation and Sir Keith Murdoch
We all know of Rupert
Murdoch, but few know that
his father, Sir Keith Murdoch,
was pivotal in giving rise to the
decision to evacuate Gallipoli,
thereby potentially saving many
thousands of lives.
For some years prior to his
elevation to the role of Prime
Minister, Andrew Fisher had
been a personal friend of Keith
Murdoch.
In August 1915 Fisher was
uneasy about Gallipoli, and seized
the opportunity to ask Murdoch,
who was to travel to London on
private business to visit Anzac
Cove and report back.
The Allies had suffered a
major defeat in August. Murdoch
arrived at Anzac on 3 September
and what he saw and heard
dismayed and alarmed him.
It was clear the troops were
not only suffering from the latest
failure, but a great number were
very ill with dysentery and the like.
Thirty percent of men were unfit
due to ill health. The remainder
were unlikely to withstand
prolonged strain.
Winter was fast approaching,
and this would mean rain, wild
seas and heavy snow, conditions
which would certainly strain the
men. Moreover, with the change
in the season, no further offensive
could sensibly be launched until
spring (April 1916).
Keith Murdoch at Anzac Cove - AWM A05396 (Copyright expired)
Whilst the campaign was
increasingly seen as failing, and the question the British Commander of the Mediterranean
of evacuation was raised from time to time, Expeditionary Force, Sir Ian Hamilton, was
strongly opposed to any talk of
withdrawal.
In London, Murdoch
reported that the campaign was
misconceived from the start; that
the leadership of many of the British
generals was disturbingly lacking
in competence; that continuance
would lead to significantly more
loss of life through disease, and
potentially a reinforced enemy.
Murdoch had his letter cabled
to Fisher from London. Eventually
Murdoch was persuaded to provide
a copy to British Prime Minister,
Asquith.
By October, General Sir Ian
Hamilton was replaced by General
Sir Charles Monro. Lord Kitchener
personally visited Gallipoli and
recommended evacuation.
Charles Bean, Australia’s
Official War Correspondent at
Gallipoli, and whose own work
was subject to censorship at that
time, wrote in 1958: “Murdoch’s
letter was, I should say, the main
agent in bringing about Hamilton’s
fall”.
It was, therefore, crucial
in bringing an end to the entire
campaign.¹
This story and others will
be displayed at the forthcoming
Anzac Exhibition at Tilba.
¹ The Gallipoli Letter, Keith
Murdoch, Introduction by Michael
McKernan, Allen & Unwin, 2010
Harry Bate
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Cobargo Conversations
Elizabeth Andalis
For Cobargo’s early morning
number of years would remember
risers, the past month has been
Gub Taylor.
an absolute treat, a daily palette
Gub worked on the Bega
of beautiful early morning skies,
Valley Shire Council for many
announcing the day’s imminent
years, often seen mowing,
arrival. The occasional plume of
slashing and keeping the
smoke, an early morning feature
townships of Quaama, Cobargo
as the chill morning air assaults
and Bermagui looking their best.
our days’ preparations. It seems
Gub became a resident of
that there are plenty of Cobargo
Dalmeny IRT in 2012 when he
happenings to prepare for in the
was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
coming month.
disease. The staff at IRT take
Late last month, to a packed
exceptional care of him. We’re
Cobargo audience, World War I
told that he still won’t go
historian Peter Lacey shared some
anywhere without his favourite
intriguing stories of how World War
hat and his ‘flanny’ shirt and he
I impacted on the village.
hasn’t lost his humour. Gub will
Cobargo had its own
soon celebrate his 68th birthday
newspaper during that time and
and his friends and family asked
everything was reported. Included
us to join them in wishing him
in the presentation was information
well. His family hope that one
regarding how the war affected
day there will be a cure for
locals and how the village
Alzheimer’s disease.
contributed to the war effort. Many
Recently enjoyed by four
of Peter’s discoveries are quite
young girls in Cobargo, was the
L to R: Ninji, Neeyah, Kinja and Lucy with their light catchers
unbelievable.
creation of their own crystal light
So popular was the event, that
catchers. They were participating
and beyond. This month’s documentary, More
Peter is offering the presentation once again. Than Honey, will be screened on Sunday, 12 in the monthly beading classes presented for
The next presentation will be on Thursday 16 April at 4.30 pm in the Cobargo CWA rooms.
children and adults by Holey Glass Beadery.
April. The talk, to be held at Well Thumbed
Beautifully filmed and directed by Oscar Delighted with their creations, the girls are all
Books, will start at 2pm and will run for about nominated Markus Imhoof, this feature length excited about next month’s children’s class,
an hour. The cost is $3 which includes afternoon documentary will be presented by local apiarist, Memory Wire Bracelets. The beadery, located
tea. Bookings are essential, phone 0467 880 476 Adrian Iodice.
between Chalk and Cheese and The Train
or 6493 8529.
Many have recently commented on Cafe has been open since November and their
The next garage sale fundraising for the the fact that our local RSL monument and monthly classes have been both inspiring and
South Coast branch of the Animal Welfare Memorial Gardens have been tidied and popular for many.
League is to be held on 2 May at the Cobargo spruced up. Disappointed at the lack of care
The CWA ladies had a very successful
Showgrounds, Bermagui-Cobargo Rd Cobargo. taken for the memory of Cobargo’s fallen event at the Folk Festival, catering for the
The branch is looking for donations of clean lads, a local gentleman, who prefers not to be volunteers and musicians at the After Party.
saleable goods for the sale. If you have goods named, decided to take on the maintenance and Thanks to generous food donations from
to donate, contact Glen Curry on 6493 4984 upkeep of the area. A BIG thanks is in order for various organisations and individuals they were
or email [email protected] to arrange for his generous contribution of time and energy. able to make a healthy profit to put towards
delivery or pickup.
Thanks go also to the Cobargo Co-Operative reroofing the cottage which is an urgent need.
What a great success Cobargo’s society for donating the straw to mulch the Several members had great success at the Group
Community Documentaries have been over the neglected hedges.
Land Cookery Competition at the Bermagui
past few months, drawing many from Cobargo
Those who have lived in the area for a Sporting Club on Tuesday 18 March. There
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were 23 entries from Cobargo! Well done,
ladies! The next step for those with successful
entries is to participate at the State Land
Cookery competition held in May at Tamworth.
Congratulations are due to those who did so
well, and to all those who entered.
Two of Cobargo’s CWA members will be
attending the State Conference in Tamworth in
May where delegates will discuss and decide
policy issues such as declaring Khaki weed as
a noxious weed; the government funding for
control of wild dogs in NSW; medicinal use of
marijuana; ‘fee-free’ ATMs in country towns;
the labelling of foods to indicate clearly the use
of imported ingredients; members promoting
Australian owned, grown and manufactured
food; and encouraging the wider community
to purchase Australian goods. As can be clearly
seen, the interests of CWA are wide ranging.
Once any of the items debated are declared
policy, then governments, both state and federal
are actively lobbied by a very effective lobby
group, the CWA of NSW.
If you would like to join the CWA to
discuss the items above or any other concerns
you may have that may be addressed in the
future, or to share a cuppa and make new
friends, get along to the CWA Cottage on the
second Tuesday of the month, 14 April this
month. They start at 10.30am and you will be
warmly welcomed.
Farewell concert for
those off to WWI
17 April, 7.30pm at Cobargo S of A Hall
During the First World War young men
from Australia were asked to volunteer to serve
with the Australian Forces overseas. At home
in small country town halls across Australia,
including Cobargo and Quaama, enlisted men
were farewelled at concert parties organised in
their honour.
It is hoped the show will highlight the
pressure young men were under to enlist, and
tell the stories of the men of the Cobargo and
Quaama districts while they were serving
overseas.
Members of the Bemboka 7th Regiment
of Light Horse will also be present to give a
brief chat on their re-enactment activities.
The evening will be compered by local
historian, Fiona Firth. There will be songs and
recitations by numerous local singers, assisted
by Kathy Tyson on the hall piano.
This performance will showcase musical
items of the time moving from rousing patriotic
marches of the early years of the war to the more
sombre and reflective songs being sung in 1918.
Entry is by donation. Light suppers will be
available as fundraising for the CWA.
All profit from the night will go towards
reroofing the CWA building.
This event is auspiced by the Yuin Folk
Club.
Don Firth
Production Assistant
Being there for the Bees
Community documentary screening at Cobargo CWA on 12 April, 4.30 pm.
Beautifully filmed and directed by Oscar
nominated Markus Imhoof, More Than Honey
brings sharply into focus our current bee
crisis. Numerous colonies of bees have been
decimated throughout the world with 50% to
90% of bees having disappeared over the past 15
years. With one in three mouthfuls of the food
we eat and 80% of plant species dependent on
pollination, the honey bee is as indispensable to
the economy as it is to man’s survival.
The decline of bees could have an
enormous impact on the environment,
which is dependent on the insects for
pollination. If there is no pollinating insect life, fruits, vegetables, and field
crops would be obsolete, leaving the
future of much of the world’s food
supply in question. Are parasites, new
viruses or travelling stress to blame?
The film embarks on a world journey
to discover the answers. More Than
Honey is the provocative yet touching
tale of what may happen if our bees
become extinct.
This feature length documentary
will be presented by Adrian Iodice.
Adrian will give a short demonstration of
natural beekeeping and there will be a Q&A
session after the screening.
Watch the trailer online: www.youtube.
com/watch?watch?v=ylK9cDjhNQY
Coffee and tea provided, bring your own
mug. To cover the costs a $5 donation is much
appreciated.
See you there,
Lena
Narira Creek Crew Update
Council are going to mulch the dead privet and willow across from the Hotel soon, as well
as some other areas we have asked them to do.
As soon as this has been done, we hope to replant areas around the two bridges in town.
We would love to hear from anyone who might be interested in lending a hand with the
planting.
There will be around 1500 tube stock and many hands makes light work.
We are a small group of volunteers working with Council and Land Care to try and improve
our community.
If you are interested, please contact us.
Thanks from Tania Lingard 6493 6704 and Vicky Hoyer 0422 377 278
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Anzac Day Services in Cobargo and Quaama
personnel may march in
uniform, as appropriate.
The Service of
Commemoration will
commence as soon as the
march reaches the Memorial
on the corner of the Princes
Highway and Tarlinton
Street.
Local organisations
and individuals may lay
wreaths at the appropriate
time during the Service.
A shortened Service
will be held at the Memorial
in Quaama commencing at
9.30 am.
No Dawn Service
will be held in Cobargo or
Quaama. The closest Dawn
Service is in Bermagui.
Anzac Day will be
commemorated in Cobargo on
Saturday 25 April with a march
starting at 10.30 am outside the
Cobargo School of Arts Hall in
Bermagui Road.
Local and visiting
members of the RSL, serving
members of the Defence Force,
and ex-service men and women,
their relatives and descendants,
are invited to join the march.
The march will be led
by riders of the Seventh Light
Horse Bemboka Troop, Cobargo
Scout Group, children from
Cobargo and Quaama schools,
and high school students.
Marchers are asked to
wear full-sized medals to
which they are entitled. People
wearing a relative’s medals
should wear them on their right
breast. Serving Defence Force
Cobargo RSL sub-branch
The Catafalque Party, consisting of Officer Cadets from ADFA (Australian Defence
Force Academy) under their Commander marching in Cobargo in 2014
May’s Flower Power raises CRABs money
May with her certificate from CRABs.
Cobargo’s resident good Samaritan has
been a busy bee these last few weeks making
goods of all description for sale to raise money
for research into cancer.
CRABs members provided a banner for
her house and encouragement and that’s all
it took to get 83 year old May Blacka fully
involved.
She has raised $1275 in such a short
time and refuses to yield to the excuse of age
as she toils with remarkable energy to assist
such a worthy cause. Well done May Blacka,
we salute you.
Raelene Benny
Come to life at the Vineyard!
Open daily 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
for wine tasting, cellar door sales,
snacks and lunches
April events
Sunday Live Music: 5th, 12th & 19th from 12.30pm
Social Bridge: Wednesday 1st from 2pm
Winery Regatta: Good Friday, 3rd April from 10am
Easter Sunday, 5th April: Paella& Sangria lunch
with live music
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4 km north of Central Tilba. Tel: 4473 7308
Happy 68th birthday to Gub Taylor
Belongings
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ANY PERSONS
with interest in any abandoned
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must notify
of their intentions by phoning
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as these vehicles
will be disposed of
Quintessentially Quaama
Jen Severn
Quaama’s loss, Bermi’s gain, we’ll miss you Di
Last month the Hall Committee put on a
farewell supper for Di Manning, who has now
left Quaama for Bermagui. Di took the role of
Secretary of the Hall Committee in July 2010,
when she moved from her property just north
of Cobargo to Quaama village. That was when
the Quaama Progress Association was formed
to run events and other initiatives, and Di was
initially Secretary of that committee too, until
2012, which made for a smooth transition while
the QPA found its feet.
Di was an excellent liaison person, dealing
with many other organisations and businesses
and in particular Council – a challenge in itself.
She used extensive administrative and political
skills from her past life to achieve such Hall
Committee initiatives as the re-roofing, restumping and kitchen upgrade. Di’s ability to
write submissions to seek out grants for the
works is legendary. But it didn’t stop at the
paperwork. She would often pick up a hammer
or saw when needed.
And then, when the work was done, Di
put together the Quaama Hall Restoration
Celebration in 2011 to welcome the Hall back
to its working life – a big, fun, successful fair
that was the precursor to the seasonal fairs that
have become so popular in the Triangle.
Apart from her official roles, Di leaves
behind many, many friends (listen to me, you’d
think she was moving to Alaska!)
Anyway, the farewell on 10 March started
off quietly enough in the supper room, before
someone dragged Di upstairs to the Hall on the
Di Manning, off to Bermagui
rather lame pretext of inspecting the new dust
cover for the piano. Soon enough the faint sound
of singing could be heard, growing louder, and
the Can’t Sing Choir started filing through the
front door with new leader Dave Hooper, to
perform a tribute of songs old and new.
Di has been a professional opera singer
too. She started the Choir just over a year ago
and led it throughout 2014 – yet another gift she
has bestowed on our small community.
There were certainly a few teary eyes,
especially when Di dragged tenor Hans
Wiedeman to the front for a duet of Danny Boy.
Hans and Di were meant to perform Danny Boy
at the Choir’s concert in December, but Hans
was called to the Netherlands on sad family
business.
Di says it’s hard to be leaving Quaama.
But it sounds like she’s looking forward to a
new life in Bermi with that same optimism with
which she achieved so much here.
Gone to the dogs? Quaama MayFair, Saturday 2 May
Preparations are under way for our autumn
fair and it’s to be a MayFair, but in a southern
hemispheric, Quaamesey way – a celebration
of autumn. And dogs!
There’ll be market stalls, music, verandah
talks and a maypole for the kids. Competitions
– Cooking with Apples, Cooking with Herbs,
Oatcakes and the ever-popular Preserves. And
a Decorated Hat/Garland Competition. And
photo competitions too - one competition for
photographers and one for the rest of us, of
the ‘Where Is This?’ variety where you must
identify a local landmark. Prizes all around!
And here’s a first for Quaama, and you
may well ask why no-one thought of it before
in a town so full of furry friends… a Dog Show!
With prizes too.
Quaama’s canine mascot Quigley is yet to
decide on the categories but Waggiest Tail will
be among them, you can count on it!
All the details will be on the Quaama
website (www.quaama.org.au) by 20 April. Or
join the Quaama Email List (go to the website
Contact page and fill in the form on the righthand side) to be kept up to date, right into your
inbox.
The Progress Association will be serving
tasty Quaama Quisine – lunches, snacks, tea
and coffee – from the kitchen.
And the regular Trading Table will be
available if you have stuff to sell but not enough
for a stall of your own.
If you’d like to have a market stall, please
email [email protected] or call Glennda
on 6493 8414.
And watch for more information on www.
quaama.org.au in the weeks to come.
Well Thumbed
Books
Quality second-hand books.
Fiction, non-fiction,
children’s books plus more.
Find us at 51 Princess Highway,
Cobargo (in the old Bakery)
Mon Fri: 10am to 4pm
Phone: 0467 880 476
Saturday: 9am to 1pm
Accommodation
Mumbulla View B&B
3 self contained units, sleeps up to 9 people.
Great deals for visiting friends & relatives.
Princes Hwy, QUAAMA. Ph: Dave or Cora
6493 8351 or 0406 538 360
Accountant
Fredrick Tambyrajan BSCc, MA, MACC
Accountant - Tax Agent
44 Princes Hwy Cobargo NSW 2550
Ph: 6493 6006 Fax 6493 6015 Mob: 0425 271 725
Alpacas
Kingdale Alpacas
Breeding stock, pets and fleece
Farm visits welcome
Graham & Jenny Froud
Ph: 6493 6409
Animal Home Care
I will call to your home to feed your
pets while you are away
Reasonable rates.
Mob. 0418 699 277 Robin
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costs $25 per month
phone Nerida on 6493 7222
Beauty Therapist
Renew Beauty Therapy
waxing (m & f ), tinting, massage, facials,
pedicures, manicures, spray tans, make-up
Specialising in weddings, shellac
ph Brigitte: 6493 4408
Blacksmithing
Galba Forge – Philippe Ravenel
Artistic wrought ironwork - Plaited iron
www.galbaforge.com.au
Open forge with demonstration every 2nd Sunday of the
month, 1-5pm, or by appointment. 6493 7153
Boarding Kennels
Bermagui
We’ll care for your dogs and cats in a safe,
friendly environment. In business over 20
yrs. Ph: Allan & Jenni Barrett 6493 4551
Building Services
JJK Carpentry and Construction
Quality Alterations and Additions,
Fully Licenced and Insured. Lic # 233244c
Call James 0415 891 872 / 6493 5032
Building Services
Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations
30 years exp, free consultations,
all work guaranteed. Lic No. 136977C
Ph: 6493 7341, mob: 0417 543 526
Building Services
Drakos Brothers Constructions
Lic No: 39234
Major Projects to minor repairs
Quality workmanship guaranteed
Ph: 4473 7301 Jimmy
Farm and Home Care
Slashing, Mowing, Fencing
Mob: 0408 429 951
Building Services
Carpentry & Construction
Houses/extensions/alterations/decks
roofs/kitchens/stairs/sheds
owner-builder assist.
Tell ‘em
you found ‘em
in the Triangle!
phone Jake Smith on 0409 991 929
Lic No. 205250C
Carpenter & Joiner
Ian Thompson
Lic No: 20683
Carpentry/Joinery/Cabinetwork
Ph: 0412 793 173 or 6493 7327
www.opaljoinery.com.au
Carpenter/Joiner
Timber Concepts
Quality Joinery, Built-in Robes
Furniture and Building work Lic 15404C
Ph: 6493 6503 Mob 0409 224 125
www.timberconcepts.com.au
Computers
Computer Sales & Service
All repairs, tune ups, upgrades & networks
New systems & laptops
Mike Power (MPower IT Services)
ph: 0403 041 626
Concrete Drilling & Sawing
Condrill Southcoast
Concrete Sawing
Drilling
Ph: 0417 281 772
Electrician
Sapphire Coast Solar & Electrical
Domestic, Commercial Electrical
Supply/install and service Solar Grid Connect and
Stand Alone systems
Lic No. 224229C CEC No. A0161507
Call Peter on 0458 055 311
Electrician
Farm Produce
Cobargo Farm
Farm fresh veg, fruit & flowers at the gate
Cnr Bermagui Rd & Avernus St, opp.
showground
phone: 6493 6817
Garden and Property Care
Lively Harvest
Food gardens, Garden maintenance,
Bushland Management
Call Dan 0401 065 068
www.livelyharvest.com.au
Gardening Service
General Garden Care
Pensioner Discounts
Ph Michael Pearce
on 0401 798 626 or 6493 6856
Glazier
Bermagui Glass
All Glass requirements, shower screens,
mirrors, kitchen splash-backs, flyscreens
and detailed glass works
Ph: 0447 224 776 or 6493 5599
Hair and Beauty
Miracles by the Sea
Hair & Beauty Studio
Safe, Natural Products
Ph: 6493 4646 [email protected]
Health and Beauty
Smedley Electrical Services
All electrical work guaranteed.
Level 2 Authorisation - underground/overhead mains
connections & solar installations.Lic. no. 95937C.
Phone Jeff on 0414 425 571
Electrical Services
HRES Electrical Services Lic . 237879C
We pride ourselves in quality work at a good
price. Harley Ray & Elena Savchenko
Ph: 0419 229 634
Tell ‘em
you found ‘em
in the Triangle!
Heavenly Therapies
Health and beauty treatments, scenar therapy.
Reiki, EFT, entity clearing, make-up/hair for
weddings. Ph Sarah 0417 684 300.
www.heavenlytherapies.com.au
Home Maintenance
Household repairs and renovations,
carpentry and painting
Ph Sean on 4473 7111
or 0408 904 262
House Re-Stumping
Stumps & Flooring replaced,
Ant Capping, Reasonable Rates,
Free Quotes. Lic No 136977C
Ph: 6493 7341 Mob: 0417 543 526
Ads $25. To book an ad, please call Nerida on 6493 7222 9am - 6pm, before sending your ad.
Then email your ad to [email protected]
Physiotherapy
Jeweller
Raw Elements Studio
Jewellery Manufacturing and Repairs
27 Years of Experience
Call Angela on 0425 291 188
[email protected]
Landscaping
Native Instinct
Native garden specialist, design, maintenance, retaining walls, ponds, watering
systems, plants & paving.
Ph: Jo & Ken Jacobs on 6494 0191
Landscaping
Next Generation Landscapes
design, construction, property
maintenance, handyman services,
obligation free quotes
phone Chris: 0448 245 474
Lawn Mowing & Garden Care
Very reasonable prices
Contact: Peter & Ruth Fazey
Phone: 0429 140 656 or 0402 944 650
Legal
Jo Westall
from Narooma Physio
consulting Tues & Thurs at Bermagui
Medical Centre, Bunga St, Bermagui
ph : 4476 1866
Plasterer
Brian Desborough
Lic.No R65254
Supply & Fix Plasterboard
ph: 6493 6246 or 0414 570 214
Mowers and Chainsaws
Lex Gannon Power Products
Dealer for Stihl and Honda. New, 2nd hand,
servicing, repairs Bermagui Road, Cobargo
Ph/Fax: 6493 6540
Service Directory Advertising
costs $25 per month
phone Nerida on 6493 7222
Painter & Decorator
Evenstrokes Painting Service
Lic. No: 148533C
Fully Insured, lady painter, 20yrs experience.
Colour consulting, specialised finishes.
Residental/commercial/free written quotes.
Tracey Escreet 0407 242 430
Painting
The Triangle Painting Team
Domestic, commercial and rural
All finishes. Ph: 6493 7370
Pest Control
DK Pest Control
Ants, spiders, fleas, cockroaches, rodents,
Termite Specialist/Inspections.
Seniors Card Discount. Lic No: 1938
David Ing Ph: 4473 7201 or 0407 337 937
New complex at 6-8 Pine Dr, Bermagui
Industrial Estate. Individual lock-up units,
secure, owner on site, long or short term.
Ph: Mel on 6493 3177
Stone Projects
Richard Senior
All types of natural stonework.
www.stoneprojects.com.au
Lic No:108434C. Ph: 0409 991 744
Plumbing/Gasfitting
Tell ‘em
you found ‘em
in the Triangle!
Jess Austin Plumbing
For all your plumbing needs.
No job too small. Lic. No: 156218C
Ph: Jess on 0439 457 048 or 6493 4502
Plumbing/Gasfitting
Shane Gale Plumbing Lic. No: L11592
Gas & drainage - mini-excavator hire and
bobcat hire, 2 metre dig depth, 4 buckets
Ph/Fax: 6493 6009 or 0418 470 895
Plumbing/Drainage/Gasfitting
Cobargo’s own legal service
SAPPHIRE MEDIATED RESOLUTIONS
Steve Ross, Lawyer
36 Princes Hwy Cobargo
6493 6488
Self Storage
Tree Surgeon/Arborist
SOS Tree Management
Fully Insured
Stephen O’Sullivan
Ph: 6493 6437 Mob: 0418 465 123
Tutoring
Sarah Gardiner
Tilba Plumbing & Gas
Lic.No: 220849C Ian Cowie For all your
plumbing, drainage and gasfitting call
All subjects and all levels in your own
home. 26 years experience
Ph: 6493 7316
Hoots Ph: 0429 353 000
Real Estate
Bermagui Real Estate
3/5 Wallaga Lake Rd, Bermagui
Props: Paul O’Leary & Gary Cotterill
Ph: 6493 4565
Reflexology
Hart & Soul Therapies
Bermagui Clinic Improve health, relieve stress
& pain, boost energy & vitality. Acupressure.
Accredited RAoA, ATMS, FNTT.
Ph: 0425 221 668
Roofing/Carpentry
Lic. No: 139428C
Metal, slate and tile repairs plus copper & zinc
roofs and gutters.
10% discount for pensioners.
Ph: Norman 0412 200 556 or 6494 0060
Roofing
For all your roofing
and re-roofing needs
Call Leo on: 0413 434 976
Lic. No. 209949C
Sawmill
Bermagui Building
Timber, sleepers, all fencing, quality hardwood
tables, block clearing, slashing and firewood.
Charlie McVeity,
6493 4134 or 0428 489 501
TV Technician
Audio, Visual, Digital solutions
Trade qualified TV technician
Digital antennas & TV systems,
satellite, domestic & commercial
ph Andrew: 0437 674 020 or 6493 4773
Upholstery
Upholstery, Antique Restoration,
Re-upholstery & Recover, Boat Covers,
Canvas Repairs & Ute Covers.
39 Bermagui Road, Cobargo.
Ph: Will on 6493 6125
Veterinarian
Cobargo Veterinary Clinic
Providing a 24hr service for our clients
56 Princes Highway, Cobargo
Ph: 6493 6442 A/hours: 6492 1837
Wicker Work & House Sitting
For all cane furniture repairs
and house sitting in Triangle area
- happy to include pets
Ph: Mark on 0427 455 181
Yoga
Namaste - Sapphire Coast Yoga
the original HOT Bikram yoga: 68 Princes Hwy,
Cobargo: classes 7 days/week, beginner friendly
call Amrei 0416 092 225
www.sapphirecoastyoga.com.au
General News
Eurobodalla residents up in arms
SAFE (Stop Arms Fairs in Eurobodalla)
members and residents opposed to the sale of
guns and ammunition at this year’s Huntfest
Event met at the Dalmeny Community Hall on
Wednesday 11 March.
David Shoebridge, Greens member of the
NSW Legislative Council, and an opponent
of the discredited and now defunct NSW
Game Council, attended the meeting and was
a guest speaker. ESC Greens Councillor Gabi
Harding also attended. Mr Shoebridge and the
NSW Greens are raising concerns over the
number of arms fairs and the lack of scrutiny
of applications for these arms fairs from NSW
police.
Greens MP and Local Government
spokesperson David Shoebridge said: “Our
research shows that in the last 3 years, NSW
Police have approved 21 arms fairs and refused
only one. NSW Police have been unable to
advise the criteria on which arms fair permit
applications are determined, so it looks very
much like they are simply rubber stamped.”
Other research by a member of SAFE
indicates that the Arms Fair in Narooma is the
only one in the last five years to be taking place
in a public building under the direct control of
the local council.
“Narooma residents do not want an
arms fair in the centre of their town, and the
Eurobodalla residents have every reason to be
concerned that annual weapons markets will
lead to more guns and a less safe community.”
SAFE members agree that residents do not
want Narooma or any part of the Eurobodalla
labelled as ‘Hunters’ Headquarters’ as boasted
by Huntfest organisers.
Concerns have also been raised by the
community as to why more public consultation
did not take place by the Eurobodalla Shire
Council especially when the original application
and Development Application for Huntfest
was for a photographic competition. This is
vastly different from the arms fair that has
been approved for this year and beyond, with
no apparent need for another Development
Application despite the substantial change.
For more information, please contact
SAFE spokesperson Alan Baxter 4476 7766.
Alan Baxter
Wimjam for Women at WRC
Music and songwriting workshops
Come join the WRC in singing, song
writing, music and performance workshops.
Learn how to compose original music inspired
by your stories. Develop new skills, build selfesteem and boost your confidence. Bring your
instrument or use our percussion instruments.
Learn alongside musician Melanie
Horsnell and network with the Women’s
Resource Centre. Gold coin donation would be
gratefully received.
These workshops will take place on
Thursday mornings, 10am to 1pm, from 7 May
to 28 May. They are to be held at the Women’s
resource Centre,14 Peden St Bega. To book a
place or to find out more phone 6492 1367.
SOS services
The Government has announced that
several women’s refuges in NSW will have
their temporary funding extended. However the
future of others remains uncertain.
Here’s the link to the Government’s
statement concerning this issue: www.
gabrielleupton.com.au/media/media-releases/
funding-boost-homelessness-services
SOS Women’s Services launched a
hotspots campaign late last year to highlight
several refuges in areas across NSW where
services needed certainty of funding.
We’re pleased that Campbelltown,
Cooma, Marrickville, Port Stephens and
Rockdale have now had their funding extended
for an additional 18 months until June 2017,
and other services that have had to deal with
temporary funds now have more certainty also,
including youth and men’s services.
But the future of other services raised by
SOS, including Lismore and Forster, is still
uncertain.
We’ll continue to work with the
Government on these issues, as well as other
problem areas that have been raised with us,
including Dubbo, Taree and Bega.
Before the Government’s reforms there
were more than 100 women’s services run
by women’s organisations, now there are less
than 20.
We’d like to thank the local councils who
supported our campaign. This will continue
to be an important issue in areas across NSW
because there are still problems regarding less
24/7 services, the loss of experienced staff and
new services not yet fully operational.
Sam
SOS Women’s Services, a coalition of
women and women’s services protecting
the rights of women and children in NSW
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General News
Mr Spock returns from his travels
Beauty Point was abuzz with the news
that Mr Spock was missing, lost! Mr Spock, a
Siamese cat, seven years old, beloved member
of a Sydney family who assumed that he had
jumped out of the car and disappeared as soon
as they arrived at their holiday house in Beauty
Point. They frantically began the search for him.
Every neighbour found a little notice
in their letterbox with a photo of Mr Spock,
undoubtedly a handsome creature, begging
for our help to find him and offering a reward
of $500. The same little notices appeared
everywhere, photos of him were stuck on
fences and posts in Tilba Tilba, on the Wallaga
Lake Bridge and as far as Fairhaven, dozens
of them on posts and trees and bollards in the
playground. I assumed that the search had been
futile. I just hoped that Mr Spock had not gone
feral and was not hunting little birds and lizards
in the bush.
Then last week we found another notice
in our letterboxes, telling us jubilantly that
Mr Spock had been found and inviting all the
neighbours to a barbeque to celebrate and thank
us for help in finding him.
The story unfolded: it turned out that
Mr Spock had jumped out of the car when
the family stopped briefly in Batemans Bay
and no one had noticed his
disappearance until they arrived
in Beauty Point on that sad
afternoon.
Mr Spock’s owner had left
details of his lost friend, along
with contact numbers, with a
Batemans Bay vet. An Animal
Welfare League member spotted
Mr Spock (in Batemans Bay)
and contacted the vet who
in turn contacted Mr Spok’s
family.
Mr Spock’s owner relayed some terrifying
experiences, delivered to him by Mr Spock
himself. Feeling faint with hunger he had
approached a group of ducks who live on the
lake and tried to help himself to a meal of one,
only one, of the baby ducklings but its parents
had attacked him viciously and he is now fearful
of all ducks. His interest in bunny rabbits has
also dwindled since they blatantly teased and
avoided him as he tried out his hunting prowess.
This was told to the ecstatic family between
gobbling up sardines out of a tin (only the
variety with tomato sauce).
Since his ordeal of living on the streets of
Batemans Bay he has almost fully recovered
his confidence. He is back to the enjoyment of
‘dashboard surfing’ in the car, which involves
no water, and still enjoys leaning out of the car
window letting the wind blow his cheeks. He
loves to be cuddled on the laps of his family
and probably feels it was all a bad dream, but
that’s just a supposition. Who can fathom the
mind of a cat?
Welcome home Mr Spock from all of us
at Beauty Point.
Access to Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre through Skype
Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre Inc.
provides free legal advice and assistance to
women living in the Monaro and Bega Valley
Shires.
In order to have a more consistent and
regular presence in the shires we are offering
appointments every two weeks via Skype.
Legal advice is provided on a wide range of
areas including family law, domestic violence,
employment law, tenancy, fair trade matters
(such as defective workmanship and consumer
issues), victims compensation, power of
attorney and guardianship matters, insurance
law, issues with energy and telecommunication
providers.
We provide detailed advice on strategies
for dealing with credit, debt and banking issues
as well as case work in the areas of consumer
One Stop
stock feed, fertiliser
& much more
credit, debt recovery and insurance claims.
You can contact Shoalcoast by phoning
1800 229 529. Visit the website at shoalcoast.
org.au
Our mailing address is Unit 10B, 2nd
floor, the Holt Centre, 29-31 Kinghorne Street,
Nowra.
South East NSW Women’s Legal Service
has joined with Shoalcoast in a legal project
which aims to:
• assist community service agencies
and individual women to make contact and
appointments with Shoalcoast
• attend venues to assist with setting up
and supporting legal advice appointments via
Skype or other online technology
• promote Shoalcoast’s free legal advice
sessions
• provide feedback to Shoalcoast about
their service delivery model in Bega Valley,
future partnerships and identified legal need
gaps, etc.
Telephone legal advice
Talk to the solicitor Tuesdays and
Thursdays 10am to 12 noon.
Phone 1800 229 529.
Face to face appointments
The solicitor will be in Bega on Thursdays,
9am-2pm each month.
Access through Skype
Connect to South East NSW Women’s
Legal Service at sensw.womenslegalservice
Skype appointments are available on
the first Monday of each month from Bega:
9.30am-11.30am. To book an appointment ring
1800 229 529.
Farm Shop
stockists of hardware,
fencing, polypipe
Phone: 6493 6401
April is the time to fertilise your garden.
Check out these great specials:
Organic Advance Plus 20kg (Organic Life) $13.50
Organic Poultry Pellets (fertiliser) 20kg $8.95
Both products certified organic!
Art in theTriangle
New exciting work on show at the Lazy Lizard
Steve Stafford is our Lizard of
the month. He has a beautiful array
of turned wooden bowls in the main
display area in the gallery.
Most locals are familiar with
Steve’s woodwork: his imaginative,
top quality woodturning and his
exquisite carving. He and his wife
Helen have lived in the area since
1982. Together they opened and
operated the Working Wood Gallery
in Cobargo until 2009. Steve then
joined the Lazy Lizard Gallery and
has been a valued member ever since.
Steve has won many national
and local awards and his work
is represented in national and
international collections. His latest
range of quality food preparation
knives reflects his love of cooking.
He is currently featured on page 35 of
the autumn edition of the South Coast
Style magazine.
Works on paper
In the side room this month is
a group show, ‘Works on Paper’, by
three local artists: Doris Hoyne, Jan
Ward and Naomi Lewis.
Neither Doris nor Jan need
much introduction – they are now
both well known locally, though
they moved to this area from the
Canberra region, where they had
already established reputations not
only as accomplished artists, but also
as teachers. Their artwork has been
exhibited both locally and nationally.
Through workshops and
participation in local art events, they
have enriched this community by
sharing their expert knowledge and
enthusiasm for creative excellence.
Jan’s watercolour workshops are
becoming a local legend!
Naomi, who is a Lazy Lizard
member, comes from a different
background, having worked mainly
in book illustration.
With this array of talent, the
exhibition will be well worth a visit.
There will be drawings, watercolours,
mixed media paintings and exciting,
innovative printed work. Many of
the works have been inspired by the
local landscapes and landmarks in the
Cobargo area…. so come along and
be amazed and delighted.
Naomi Lewis
Boab -drypoint print by Jan Ward
Crowdfunding in Cobargo
On Thursday 12 February the Cobargo
Creators celebrated their third birthday with a
laughter filled trivia night at the Cobargo Hotel
– many thanks to Julie and Gordon, quizmaster
Dave and all who attended and contributed
handmade prizes for the event. We raised just
over $400, a great start to our crowdfunding
campaign also launched on the night.
The campaign is on the Indiegogo site and
will run until 18 April. We aim to raise $2450.
To join in go to http://igg.me/at/cobargocreators
Cash donations can also be made at
the Cobargo Creators Centre, 60 Princes
Highway Cobargo. We’ll be set up at the
Laneway Markets on 4 April with a selection of
secondhand treasures for sale with all proceeds
going to the campaign.
The Centre is a collection of spaces: Black
Wattle Gallery, Wares and Gifts and the Sapling
Gallery. All are full of amazing artworks and
handcrafted treasures made by members, some
as young as nine years of age.
Cobargo Creators also facilitates a
calendar of workshops; hosts ‘Feature Artist’
exhibitions; and supports all creative ventures
in the region by providing information, advice
and a communication network.
The Centre is also a community space
and is available for other purposes such as
performances, poetry readings and launches.
We’ve achieved a lot so far and feel
comfortable that those achievements are
sustainable. Now we can focus on the future.
This includes funding workshop places for those
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37 Bate St, Central Tilba
02 44737387
www.southcoastcheese.com
Locally made South Coast Cheese
Ice Creams, Local jams and
preserves
Coffee milkshakes
Open viewing into the factory.
Milk yogurt and more styles of cheese will be made on site in
the coming months
who would otherwise not be able to attend. We
want to offer subsidised or even better, free,
holiday programs for local and visiting children.
We would like to be able to support an ‘artist in
residence’; offer free workshops to creators who
want to develop their business skills in order to
make their art their work; and sponsor creative
awards and scholarships at the local schools and
at nearby universities.
Help us get the word out about the
campaign: tell your family and friends; provide
a link to the campaign on your blog or Facebook
page; send out a Tweet, a text or an email; learn
more about the organisation at www.facebook.
com/CobargoCreators
Veronica Abbott
Kitchens of Choice
Showroom and Factory
6-8 Pine Drive
Bermagui
Ph: 02 6493 5303
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Laundry Time
Driving up the highway
a rare moment in time together with a fellow ex-pat Kiwi
conversation ranging over many and varied topics
with the Land of the Long White, Wet and Green, Cloud floating about in our heads,
with NSW’s coastal landscape looking weirdly, and unusually, much the same!
At some point my friend informed me that after 30 years without,
this year she is getting a laundry!
Wow
and I thought I was doing it tough a few years back.
We had just had our house connected up to a water tank.
Water was flowing into the tank from the roof,
however it took many months to complete the project
and plumb the tank water into the house-pipes.
So there I was,
doing what I had been doing 30 years earlier in New Zealand,
filling up a washing machine by holding a garden hose
snaking its long way from the tank through the garden and into my laundry.
Only difference now was the washing machine,
an automatic,
not the wringer-on-the-top-of-the-washing-machine-bowl sort.
My mother still misses her wringer.
She found it very handy
for speeding up the process of sending beloved, tatty, ancient clothes of ours to the rag bag.
Oh, that got caught up in the wringer! she’d say.
I wonder what sort of laundry my friend is planning?
Perhaps it will have one of those wonderful deep, double concrete tubs?
And her new washing machine will have suds-return?
I miss both of these fabulous features,
saving and reusing the wash and rinse water was easy back then.
I wonder what sort of washing machine my friend will buy?
Will it be a front or a top loader?
perhaps old Kiwi water and soap-saving habits die hard with her too
and she will prefer a top loader like myself
where you can use the same wash water twice,
whites and delicates first,
haul those out into a bucket,
then chuck in the darker clothes or dirtier gardening gear,
empty out the soapy water
and then chuck the whole lot in together at the end for the rinse!
Granted, it’s definitely not a labour-saving way to wash clothes,
yet satisfyingly
water and soap-saving
and gives me precious time to unwind and mentally wash away the week.
My weekly laundry meditation.
drawings by Naomi Lewis
Jan Honer, Quaama
AKT, a company of some 35 years’ standing, manufactures dehydrators to capture
proteins and nutrients from waste and transform them into meal products. Their
technology captures nutrients in vegetables to use as food additives.
They are currently aiding the economies of African nations by refining a dehydrator that
can process a crop like corn that has been spoilt by bad weather into a useable product.
As a corporate entity AKT understands well that, over and above book balances, whenever
possible companies need to shoulder the additional burdens and special social demands of their
own local community.
Art in theTriangle
Four Artists: A Visual Feast for the Soul at Ivy Hill
At Ivy Hill Gallery till 26 April
Shunyam Smith has called her
woven tapestries and oil paintings of
Antarctica, ‘Response of the Spirit’. In
this body of work, she has tried to present
the sense of emptiness and beauty and the
sense of the eternal.
“A few years ago, I was fortunate
to make a trip to the Antarctic on a 75
foot yacht with just eleven people. We
took a couple of days each way to cross
one of the roughest straits in the world,
the Drake Passage, and then spent three
weeks wandering the coast. In kayaks
and on foot we went onto tiny islands;
floated amongst icebergs of incredible
blue light; climbed hills with snowshoes;
watched the day dawn at 2 a.m.” said
Shunyam Smith.
Alicanto - 2015 by Suzie Bleach and Andy Townsend
“The experience of Antarctica
left me in an ambiguous state - a place
between the world and the emptiness, an and drawing for many years at the Victorian
achingly liminal state of being and becoming.” College of the Arts, Melbourne.
The work, while abstract, has reference
Tim Bass is an abstract artist based on the
far south coast of NSW. He has a background points in things observed as well as the language
in literature and publishing, and taught painting of modernist abstraction itself. The current
group of works is a detour from his
conventional studio paintings in using
found and altered objects which carry
their own associations in addition to
painted or inscribed surfaces.
Artists Suzie Bleach and Andy
Townsend are well known to the
Far South Coast and are now part
time residents of Wapengo. Formerly
Braidwood artists, they are preparing for
their second exhibition of steel sculpture
at Ivy Hill.
“Although at first appearances
hard, cold and inflexible, steel has the
potential to be the opposite.
“As we explore themes associated
with mankind - from migration and
mining to mortality - steel, contrived by
human ingenuity from ingredients
found naturally, seems an appropriately
expressive material for our sculptures.”
said Suzie and Andy.
Ivy Hill Gallery is located on the coast
road between Bermagui and Tathra and is
open from 10 - 5, Thursday to Sunday. See our
website at www.ivyhill.com.au
Small Kingdoms at Narek Galleries
Easter Friday 3 April to 11 May
[email protected]
The TRIANGLE’S new email address is
emailemailemail
Having been described as a ‘devotional
painter’, it seems fitting that Annie Franklin’s
exquisite works are hung again in the old Tanja
church for her second solo show with Narek
Galleries. Annie’s creativity is stirred by her
surrounding natural world. Looking intimately
at the world, her acute attentiveness observes
the minute and small activities as well as the
grand sweeping dramas. Sleeping in the Forest,
a poem by Pulitzer Prize winning poet Mary
Oliver, was the inspiration for the title of this
exhibition.
“My paintings are a celebration of a
moment in time, a moment of no particular
consequence and yet rich with the beauty and
intricacies of a daily rhythm that is punctuated
by the changes in nature. Such moments so
easily pass by unnoticed in this complex life
of ours,” Annie Franklin said.
Annie Franklin has exhibited widely in
Australia and is represented in the collections
of the National Gallery of Australia; Canberra
Museum & Gallery; Australian National
University; the Australian Embassy in Paris,
France and the Rupert Murdoch Collection.
small kingdoms lakes edge
COBARGO HOTEL MOTEl
Saturday morning
Punters Pick
Friday Night
Meat Raffles
FIRE ROOM
GALLERY
ANZAC
DAY
Phone: 6493 6423 Ma’s Restaurant 6493 6155
[email protected]
Free RV Dump Point now
available behind the
Hotel!!
Laundromat
Shower and Toilet
Facilities
Saturday
25th April
TWO UP
Over 100 meals to
choose from-Thai,
Chinese and
Aussie! $10
Special.
PIZZA NightMonday and
Tuesday
Family Friendly!
Giant Jenga,
Darts, Pool Table,
Carpet Bowls,
Wii!!
Highlights from the Cobargo Folk Festival 2015
song interspersed with film footage created
during the workshops. Later in the evening
Shellie Morris entertained us and it seemed the
whole audience responded when asked to sing
along with her. ‘Grow the Music’ and similar
programs are great confidence builders and
this one was obviously a huge success. Direct
contact with performers of the calibre of Archie
Roach and Shellie Morris is invaluable.
Jo Lewis
Friday Afternoon
I might have gushed a little last year about
Canadian guitarist-singer-songwriter Scott
Cook, so when I heard he was back I went along
to make sure. In 2014 he was a last-minute entry
and they stuffed him into the tiny Narira shed up
the back, where a heads-upped crowd sweltered
through a heart-on-sleeve set of blues, folk and
country, more than tinged with sardonic enviropolitics. We loved him then, and we loved him
again in 2015, when the organisers got wise
and put him on the main Gulaga stage. At least
it was a lot cooler.
Vendulka, 17, has been performing at the Cobargo Folk Festival since she was six.
He set off with Fish Jumpin’, a highlight
Did you see Vendulka on Saturday?
and entertain while festival patrons were (for me at least). Highlight No. 2 - Darkside,
a hilarious parody of over-sung, classic songs
For the last eleven years Vendulka has waiting for the changeover at various venues.
performed at the Cobargo Folk Festival.
We didn’t go quietly. Rather, travelling he hears at folk festivals much too often. He
Hearing her for the first time I was struck by in a straggling mob singing the Peter, Paul and concedes that they’re great, but he’d rather
the depth and the strength of her voice, its Mary classic If I Had a Hammer we moved from hear “all the really great songs I haven’t heard
clarity and beauty. Playing the guitar with Adam venue to venue. Strangely we were not attacked yet”. No. 3 – a neo-creationist fable by Trevor
Lilleyman on keyboard and briefly with cellist by irate patrons! In fact there was even applause Mills, The Kid with a Comic Book. There’s “an
Rita Woolhouse making up a trio, she brought which just demonstrates that having fun is good ad for a planet with a species on the brink of
developing intelligence that could be shipped in
to mind smoky nights in London jazz cellars. for you and for those around you as well.
a cellophane wrapper” and the kid has a school
Later, singing with just the keyboard, her voice The Following Week
and interpretation was reminiscent of some of
‘Grow the Music’, a workshop program project due (in 100 000 years), and the rest is,
well, history. Then there was Alberta,
the great singers of yesteryear.
you’re breaking my heart, a lament for
So why is this talented artist
Cook’s home state, riding high on tarnot a headline act? Well perhaps part
sand oil royalties. A big Canadian bank
of the reason is her age, she is only
was holding a national song contest.
seventeen. She has been performing
This, said Cook, was ‘the perfect song
at the Cobargo Folk Festival for
to lose the contest’.
eleven years, since she was six in fact;
I was right the first time. This
busking on the main drag, playing
time I bought the CD.
cello, clarinet or guitar and generally
Later in Mumbulla I saw singerenjoying the music and the festival
songwriter-guitarist Michael Menager
crowds.
again. In the meantime he has released
In 2013 Vendulka was crowned
an album, Clean Exit, and I appreciated
Australian National Youth Busking
hearing some backstory for the tracks.
Champion and in that year she also
Sanctuary is a favourite of mine. It’s
released her first EP Restless with
about having a safe, quiet place to
Music Entourage. Now finally out
The Quaama Can’t Sing Choir ‘popped up’ in a variety of venues
retreat to when needed. Michael’s lyrics
of school, she has teamed up with
are personal, thought-provoking and
pianist, sound engineer and producer
Adam Lilleyman and is heading to Canberra funded by a grant, ran during the weeks prior touching. He’s a writer too, a published author,
with another EP on her mind. I think we will be to the Cobargo Folk Festival. A collaboration and his minimalist fingerstyle accompaniment
hearing more of her voice in the future.
between Four Winds and the Cobargo Folk is a backdrop to his poems.
Then I wandered through a happy melee
The Quaama Can’t Sing Pop-up Choir
Festival, brought Archie Roach and Shellie
Before writing this I must confess to Morris to the festival and then to Wallaga of folkie clothes, folkie food and folkie
being part of it and perhaps just a little biased. Lake Village to run a songwriting program the conversations to Magpie tent for the Jim Lay
Memorial Songwriters Concert. Amongst others
Performing as a pop-up group of singers with following week.
doubtful lineage but plenty of confidence and
On Friday 6 March the village put were ex-Brogo lad Daniel Champagne, visiting
not much else, the Quaama Can’t Singers had on their own free concert and, generously, from the US with his guitar and his sweet voice
a heap of fun. We put together a repertoire everybody was invited. It certainly seemed and lyrics; Tracey Bunn from Darwin with her
of songs with help and direction from some as if a large part of the South Coast attended. low and sultry rodeo-inspired ballads; Heath
seasoned performers (Dave Hooper, Cora The hall was packed to overflowing as young Cullen inimitably drawing all he can from the
Zwiep and John Atkins) and set forth to surprise artists performed acrobatics, percussion and silence between the chords.
Fiona Boyes, raunchy blues guitarist
Sunday
I arrived late and just caught the end of
Scottish guitarist Innes Campbell, who played
a high-energy finger-picking and strumming
dang-a-lang piece which made me wish I’d
heard more, even if he did pause to adjust his
laptop-driven sampler thingy for quite a long,
Reverend Steve Clark, ‘Blessings and Blues’ MC
delivered one of the louder, raunchier sets of the
Festival with her Hammond Trio (“She confuses
people in church,” said Steve, “I confuse people
in bars”).
At the time I thought, what is it with
Hammond organ players? Such an ethereal
lot. Twenty years ago I used to go to see one
at the Rainbow Hotel in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
He played three sets every Thursday night
with his eyes closed, mouthing the lyrics to
a song – some song, but never the one being
played by the band. And now here was this
one, gazing in a kind of trance at Fiona Boyes,
then later at Archie Roach, his mouth a soft
O. But later I checked the program. Yep, Tim
Neal – same guy.
Forty members of Dan Scollay’s choir had
trooped down the aisle earlier humming Just a
closer walk and filled the area below the stage
to deliver a rousing version of All the time, later
accompanying Fiona Boyes on Canaan Land.
Archie Roach came on for two gravelly
numbers for the delighted crowd. Outside,
Country responded with rolling thunder and
pelting rain. My notes indicate that this was
when I realised I had left the car window
open, but what to do? And who cares, when
Archie’s channelling Louis Armstrong, the
organ player’s in raptures and Fiona’s strutting
the stage and belting them out. Anyway, the
crowd was probably breaking all kinds of fire
regulations, packed into every corner, up against
the stage, in the doorways; I couldn’t have got
out if I’d tried.
Steve Clark brought proceedings to a close
with a quick sermon that wasn’t, and the choir
receded up the aisle to Glory, Glory, Hallelujah,
Since I Laid My Burden Down. All that was
missing was a collection plate.
When you think about it, there are no
encores, requested or granted, at the Cobargo
Folk Festival. The acts do warrant them, in
spades, but the program’s just too tight.
foot-tapping time in the middle of the piece.
In Mumbulla, I saw Margaret and Bob
Fagan, who’ve been singing together for 45
years. Their mix is Anglo-Celtic and Australian,
Jen Severn
traditional and contemporary, Margaret with
her sweet, high vibrato and squeezebox and
Many thanks to Prem Samira for sending
Bob with his gentle ballads and guitar. They
in
these
photographs of the Cobargo Folk
also get political, and the perfect harmonies of
Festival.
their original, a capella Profits belied its kick.
Still on harmonies, later in Gulaga Kate
Burke and Ruth Hazleton entranced a packed
house. Kate and Ruth met at
the Cobargo Folk Festival in
1997 and have been joining
their lilting voices in song
ever since.
Wherever I was, faint,
intermittent bouts of clapping
and whistling in other
venues punctuated every act,
a constant reminder of the
concentrated wealth of music
and talent at the Showground
this weekend.
A capacity crowd
squeezed into Gulaga at noon
for an event called Blues
and Blessings. The MC,
saxophonist Reverend Steve
Clark, is married to blues
Ethereal: Tim Neal on Hammond organ
guitarist Fiona Boyes, who
Soft Footprint Recipes
You know autumn is around the corner
when the valley is clouded with smoke from
Thai Pumpkin Soup
Linda Sang
burning off. Piles of pumpkins are on sale at
roadside stalls or you may be lucky to be able to
harvest your own. Time to think about cooking
up a simple soup with an Asian twist.
serves 4
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium butternut pumpkin (approx 1.2 kg) peeled and diced
2 cups water
1 400 ml can coconut milk
1-2 fresh chillies finely chopped
1 tbsp lemongrass minced
1 tbsp fish sauce (vegetarians omit and substitute light soy instead)
salt and ground pepper
¼ cup of coriander leaves chopped
Heat oil in a big pot and gently cook onion, sugar and garlic until
softened (about 8-10 minutes). Add all other ingredients except fresh
coriander and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Mash roughly, adjust
seasonings to taste and mix through coriander. Freezes well.
A great garnish for this soup or to use on curries, stir fries and
salads is coconut sambal.
Coconut Sambal
Process together 2 cloves of crushed garlic, a big handful of fresh
coriander, ½ cup of roasted peanuts, finely grated rind of ½ lemon, one
red chilli minced. Mix in ¼ cup toasted shredded coconut. Store in fridge
for up to three weeks.
California Cornbread
Late summer corn is still available so try this delicious recipe.
1½ cups yellow cornmeal (polenta)
½ cup plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3 eggs whisked
1¼ cups milk
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup dried currants (optional)
3 cloves garlic finely chopped
corn kernels from one ear of corn
¼ cup finely chopped coriander
Preheat oven 200°C or 180°C – 190°C fan-forced
In a large mixing bowl, place the cornmeal, flour, baking powder
and salt. Mix well. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, milk and butter.
Mix well. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Then stir into
the cornmeal mixture. Mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened,
leaving plenty of lumps. Line a loaf tin with baking paper then pour in
batter. Bake for about 40 – 50 minutes. Cornbread is done when a skewer
is pushed in the centre comes out clean. I like to double the recipe and
make two loaves as one is never enough!
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Gardening Gabble
Keith Mundy
Planting for the cool colours of autumn
As we head into the cooler months of the in a large pot or as a groundcover hanging over about the general maintenance of the garden.
year we should not forget that the garden can a wall or under and around the base of upright At the time of writing this article we urgently
be as beautiful in the throws of late autumn/ forms of Camellia.
need some good soaking rain and it is important
winter as during the warmer seasons of spring
Another beautiful group of plants that to remember that autumn can be very dry in
and summer.
the garden and a close eye should
The cooler months bring with
be kept on watering. People often
them the beautiful structure of the
tell me they have not had to water
bare trees with their interesting
because when they went outside
shapes and bark colours as they
early in the morning there was
drop the final stages of their autumn
dew on the ground and this should
leaves and the first frosts cloak
keep their plants going. This is
them in a glistening white. What
completely wrong as this moisture is
better time than to see the amazing
very soon evaporated by the sun and
colours of the bark of Crepe Myrtle.
is not then available to the plants.
This beautiful small tree not only
Also some late general
has amazing flowers in mid autumn
fertilising of most plants will give
but is then followed by glorious
them a final boost through the cooler
coloured leaves as they fall to
days of winter.
reveal the greyish pink bark that is a
Finally the flower and
standout feature of this plant.
vegetable gardens should be well
Another great tree for winter
and truly planted with winter/spring
colour is the Golden Ash which
plants. Pansies, viola, primula,
after losing its leaves is left with
wallflower and stocks are just some
The Crepe Myrtle has beautiful flowers in mid autumn followed by
lovely yellow branches that give
of the flowers that can go in now.
intensely coloured leaves that fall to reveal greyish pink bark
a eerie look through the frosts and
Cabbage, cauliflower, broad beans,
fogs of winter.
onions and carrots are just a few of
The winter garden brings with it the shouldn’t be overlooked for all year around the vegetables that could be given a go.
flowering of many plants including the glorious appeal are the Salvia group.
Watch out for the cabbage moth as they
Hellebore. These beautiful perennials thrive
There are absolutely hundreds of varieties can do some early damage on cabbages and
under deciduous trees as they are protected of the plant from small growing annuals to cauliflowers etc.
from the summer heat by the trees and as the plants that can attain 1.5m in height.
Until next time, keep mulching.
leaves fall they are exposed to the winter sun
Some are frost tender but after a prune
where they throw out their clusters of softly back in early spring
coloured flowers to face the sun. There has been they regrow to be
an amazing amount of breeding done with these the most colourful
plants in recent times bringing to the gardening a s p e c t o f t h e
world many forms and colours. Both in single garden.
and double forms they come in a wide range of
They are
colours from white, through shades of pink and disease and pest
burgundy to greys and yellow.
tolerant and range
New stock of these lovely perennials will in all colours of
be arriving in nurseries in the weeks to follow. the spectrum with
To mention again from last month another several varieties.
group of plants that perform very well in the
M o v i n g
cooler months with their late autumn to winter along from plants
flowering are the Camellia sasanqua. This that make our late
group of plants have many uses from screening autumn into winter
to espalier and ground covers. The ground cover gardens look great,
varieties, Marge Miller and Snow look fabulous we shouldn’t forget
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Book Review
Heather O’Connor
Colm Toibin
Nora Webster
Picador, $29.99
I think I have read nearly everything that
Colm Toibin has ever written, so this latest book
hardly settled on the shelves before I grabbed
it. Although it certainly didn’t disappoint, I
can’t say I enjoyed it as much as Brooklyn, and
certainly not as much as I loved The Master,
one of my all-time favourites.
Set in the 1960s in a small fishing village
in Ireland, Nora Webster struggles to bring up
her four children and re-build her life after
the death of her husband. The story relies on
Toibin’s beautiful descriptive writing of events
in the changed world of those who have been
widowed: how to manage the grief of the
children, how to protect them from further
pain, how to return to the world of paid work,
juggle finance, make decisions about the sale of
property and the disposal of goods. Balancing
all these practical considerations against her
own need to move into a different way of living
now that she is a single woman, Nora discovers
the healing power of music, and begins to
experience some of the joys that come from
leading a more solitary life. Like all his work,
this novel is a joy to read for the language – a
gift from yet another great Irish writer.
Pet of the Month
Easter Bunnies that hop to come home with you
A n i m a l We l f a r e
in at night. Donations can
League NSW Far South
be sent to AWLNSW FSC
Coast Branch has two
Branch PO Box 1210 Bega
rabbits: Julien the male five
2550. Become a member
month old brown and white
and help the unwanted
dwarf Lop and Noel the male
companion animals in the
five month old black mini
Bega Valley Shire. New
lop (pictured) to find homes
members are always
for. Also needing homes are
welcome and there are lots
Toby the four year old curly
of different ways you can
coated retriever; Jedd the
help. Please call 0400 372
ten month old male tricolour
609 or you can join online at
Kelpie; Sasha the 14 month
www.awlnsw.com.au
old German Shepherd, and
The branch will
Cooper the seven year old
be holding a garage sale
male Blue Heeler.
on 9 May at Cobargo
A n i m a l We l f a r e
Showground and need your
League NSW Far South
help.
Coast Branch volunteers
If you can look through
are still seeing the result of
your cupboards and can
people neglecting to de-sex
donate all those items that
their cats and dogs. Dogs
you really don’t need any
Julien (left) is a brown and white dwarf lop and Noel, a black mini lop
should be de-sexed at about
more it would be wonderful.
Some of the older cats also needing homes
five months and cats need to
Contact our information line
be de-sexed as soon as possible after four and are Tigger the year old female ginger/tabby; if you can help by donating goods for us to raise
a half months. We are taking in kittens born to Ollie the year old female black and white DMH; much needed funds.
and Joanie the three year old grey DSH. The
mothers who are kittens themselves.
At the moment there are 18 kittens in care price of adult cats is only $50 during April so
$$$ to be won
including Frankie the male 18 week old DSH, homes can be found for these lovely companion
animals
in
the
AKT competition
Maddy the twelve week old female ginger and
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BERMAGUI SES UNIT
No. 1 Bermagui-Tathra Rd. Bermagui.
Meetings every Tuesday 6pm. Ph. 6493 4199
BERMAGUI TINY TEDDIES PLAYGROUP
Fridays 10-12 during school term. Newborn, toddlers,
all welcome! CWA Hall, Corunna St, Bermagui. Gold
coin donation. Lots of toys, other mums and bubs,
great for meeting other mums in the area.
AL-ANON
Bega, Tuesdays 5pm Catholic Church Hall, Gipps St
Narooma, Saturdays 11am, Uniting Church Hall,
Wagonga St. Ph Dean 0407 302 545
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Bermagui Saturday 2pm, Anglican Church Hall
Ph Dave on 6493 5014
ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE
Far South Coast Branch Meetings for 2013 at Club
Bega at 10am: 16th April, 18th June, AGM - July,
20th August, 15th October, 17th December, 2013. All
enquiries phone 0400 372 609. All welcome.
Anglican Parish of Cobargo
QUAAMA, St Saviour’s: 3rd Sunday 10 am, Holy
Communion (HC), 1st Wednesday at 10 am, morning
service. COBARGO, Christ Church: 1st Sunday,
5pm Evening Prayer/Contemporary Service. 2nd,
4th Sundays 8 am, HC, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Wednesday
10am, HC. BERMAGUI, All Saints: 1st, 2nd, 4th
Sundays, 10am, HC. 3rd Sunday, 5pm Evening
Prayer/Contemporary Service. Thursdays, 10am HC.
Contact. Rev. Joy Harris 6493 4416
BERMAGUI KNOW YOUR BIBLE
A non-denominational ladies Bible study group
meets at the Union Church, West Street, at 9.45am
every Tuesday. All ladies welcome. Ph Maree Selby
6493 3057 or Lyn Gammage 6493 4960
BERMAGUI BADMINTON CLUB
Bermagui Sports Stadium. Social Badminton Tuesdays 2 to 4pm, Sundays 10am to 12noon.
Contact Heather on 6493 6310.
Competition Badminton – Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm
Bermagui Historical Society
Meeting First Wednesday of Month, 2.00pm at
Museum in Community Centre, Bunga Street.
Researchers & helpers welcome. Ph Errol Masterson
6493 4108 or Denise McGlashan 0488 597 967.
BERMAGUI U3A
(University of the Third Age)
Lifelong Learning Opportunities
For a full list of courses and timetable visit:
www.bermagui.u3anet.org.au
COBARGO DISTRICT MUSEUM
Meeting 7 pm 1st Wednesday of the month Cobargo
School Library: researchers, old photos, information
and new members welcome. Contact
Vicky Hoyer 0422 377 278 or Ken Redman 6493 6406
MYSTERY BAY COAST CARE
Contact: Christina Potts 4473 7053 Meet: 9.30–12.30
3rd Sat Month @ swings. All Welcome.
COBARGO PRE-SCHOOL
Tuesday - Friday for 3yo and over. Caring for your
child’s early education. Chris McKnight, 6493 6660
LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS
Cobargo SofA Hall every second Sunday. Set up,
1.45pm. Drawing, 2–4pm. Naomi 6493 7307.
COBARGO PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Every Monday 10am-12pm (school terms)
$4 per family. Bring a piece of fruit to share for
morning tea. All Welcome. Phone 6493 6660 for info.
DIGNAMS CREEK COMMUNITY GROUP
Meets randomly. For info phone Shannon Russack,
Pres. 6493 6512 or Merryn Carey, Sec. 6493 6747.
Cobargo Soa Hall Committee
Meets quarterly. Hall bookings and inquiries: Linda
Sang 0407 047 404 email: [email protected]
COBARGO TOURIST & BUSINESS ASSN
Meetings 2nd Tuesday of every month at Cobargo
Hotel, 6pm. Contact: Narelle Cooper on 6493 6655
THE BERMAGUI MARKET
Last Sunday of the month. Coordinated by the
Bermagui Red Cross. Gary Stevens, 6493 6581
COBARGO CWA
CWA Rooms, 2nd Tues of the month, 10.30am.
[email protected]. Cottage Hire 6493 6428
BERMAGUI & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB
Needs new members. Those interested please phone
Ray Clements on 6493 8472. Meet 1st Thurs. each
month at Bermagui Hotel & 3rd Thurs. at Cobargo
Hotel at 6.30pm for 7.00pm
Cobargo’s Laneway Markets
Every Saturday morning from 9am til 1pm.
An initiative of Cobargo Creators
BERMAGUI DUNE CARE
Meets on the third Sunday morning of each month
Contact: [email protected]
QUAAMA PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
Meets 2nd Monday of the month, 7pm, at Quaama
School of Arts Hall to plan Quaama community
events and projects. Membership $5pa. New
members and non-members always welcome.
Enquiries: Veronica Abbott 0437 263 128. See www.
quaama.org.au
COBARGO SHOW MEETING
2nd Wednesday every month, 8pm – CWA Rooms.
Contact Lynn Parr 6493 6795.
BERMAGUI COUNTRY CLUB ARTS SOCIETY
Monday: Porcelain Art; Tuesday: Art, Needlework/
Quilting; Thurs:Leadlighting/mosaics Fri: Pottery,
mosaics. Visitors, new members welcome. 6493 4340
BERMAGUI CROQUET CLUB
Bermagui Country Club, Thursday 1.30–3.30pm. New players always welcome, tuition and friendly
games always available, equipment provided. Call Dave, 6493 5014.
QUAAMA INDEPENDENT RIDERS ASSOC.
Meet 1st Wed. of the month Quaama Rodeo grounds,
7.30pm. All welcome. Ph. Katrina 6492 7138.
COBARGO GARDENING & FRIENDSHIP CLUB
2nd Monday every month – 12 midday. Venues
vary For info phone Robyn Herdegen 6493 8324 or
Margaret Portbury 6493 6461.
1ST COBARGO SCOUT GROUP
Children 6 - 15yrs wanting to learn new skills, enjoy
outdoor activities, have fun. Meetings 6.30pm to
8pm in school term Cobargo Showground dining
hall. Contact Graham Parr on 6493 6795
BERMAGUI GARDEN GROUP
1st Tuesday Morning every Month 10.00am until
12 noon. Venues vary. For info phone
Heather Sobey on 6493 5308
QUAAMA / COBARGO QUILTERS
Meets Mondays 10am – 3.30pm in the CWA Cottage,
Bermagui Road, Cobargo, and welcomes anyone who
does patchwork, quilting, or any other needlework.
Lorraine James 6493 7175, Mary Cooke 6493 7320 or
Cheryl Turney 0427 936 424.
Mt Dromedary Uniting Church
Bermagui: Sundays 9am at the Union Church, West
St. Bermagui, Cobargo: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays at
11am; 4th Sausage sizzla at 7pm & praise night at
6pm, Cobargo Bermagui Rd.
Minister Rev. D. Oliphant. Ring Col: 6493 6531
Churches also at Narooma and Bodalla
BERMAGUI BAPTIST CHURCH
West Street, Bermagui.
Family Service 11.00 a.m. All Welcome.
BERMAGUI INDOOR BOWLS CLUB
Meets for social bowls in the lower auditorium
Bermagui Country Club, Mondays 6:30pm. Ladies
and men. Contact Nerida on 6493 4364
TILBA VALLEY WINES BRIDGE CLUB
1st Wednesday every month from 2pm. All
standards catered for – partners not necessary.
Visitors to the area especially welcome. Further
details: Peter 4473 7308
Cobargo & District Red Cross
for meeting dates or catering enquiries
phone 0488 048 701, 6493 6948 or 6493 6435
Mobile Toy Library
& Parenting Resource Service. All parents of chn
0-6 welcome to join. Cobargo – once a month on
a Wednesday 1.30pm– 2.30pm at CWA cottage,
Bermagui – every 2nd Friday 10.30am – 12pm in
the Ambulance station. Quaama – Wed. by prior
arrangement. Enquiries: 0428 667 924
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
Mon 1.30 - 3.30pm, Thurs. 7.30 - 9.30pm: Cobargo
School of Arts Supper Room. Information phone:
6493 6538. [email protected].
TILBA MARKET
Home grown, Hand made, Grow it, Make it, Sew it,
Bake it every Saturday 8am to 12, Central Tilba Hall
Stall booking essential, phone Kay on 4473 7231
Open Sanctuary@tilba
Gatherings at Holy Trinity Church Tilba Tilba on the
2nd and 4th Saturday evening of each month at 5pm.
Music, meditation and shared reflections, supper
afterwards so please bring a plate if able. Meditation
group meets every Wed at 10 am.
Inq: Rev Linda Chapman 0422 273 021.
NAROOMA & DISTRICTS CAMERA CLUB
Meetings at Anglican Church Hall, Narooma, 7pm;
1st Tuesdays Technical Workshops, 3rd Tuesdays
regular club nights. Whether beginner or pro, come
and experience the joy of photography in a friendly
atmosphere. Dave Cotton 6493 5014.
HEART TO HEART
2nd & 4th Saturday of month from 12:30 to 3.00pm
at 2a Brighton Park Road, Beauty Point. Discuss the
Ageless Wisdoms of Alice A. Bailey teachings. Phone:
Christine on 4476 8732 or Lorraine on 6493 3061
NAROOMA BLUE WATER DRAGONS
A community focused Dragon Boat Club, Now
paddling on the Wagonga Inlet, Narooma. Phone
0477 610 953 or email [email protected]
WALLAGA LAKE/BERMAGUI MEN’S SHED
Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10am at Umbarra
Cultural Centre, Akolele. All men are welcome. For
information ring John “Robbo” Robinson on
6493 4357 or Fergus McWhirter on 6493 4360.
THE YUIN FOLK CLUB
Folk Night Evenings, visiting performers, usually
first Friday in month (please check first.) For more
info, ph Secretary, Coral Vorbach 6493 6758
Community Notices
are advertised in The Triangle
for non-profit groups free of charge.
If details of your group change, please
advise us at
[email protected]
For the Fridge Door
DATE
EVENT
WHERE
TIME
Fri 3
seafood & meat raffles
evening
Sat 4
live music: Vendetta
8pm
The Hoops
Bermagui Country Club
from 8pm
Sat 4 & Sun 5
Men’s Shed monster garage sale
16 Young St, Bermagui
day
Sun 5
Darryl Lamb
4pm-7pm
The LPs
Tilba Valley Winery
from 12.30pm
Fri 10
ecstatic dance
Quaama Hall
6pm-7.20pm
Sat 11
The Little Night In: youth music extravaganza
Quaama Hall
6.30pm
Kids disco for the Tabitha Foundation
6pm-8pm
Sun 12
The Jazz Pack with Des Camm
Tilba Valley Winery
from 12.30pm
blacksmithing demonstration
Galba Forge, 345 Yowrie Rd, Wandella
1pm-5pm
documentary screening: More Than Honey
Cobargo CWA
4.30pm
Matthew Fagan - plus ukulele workshop
4pm-7pm
WW1 Soldier’s Farewell Concert
Cobargo School of Arts Hall
7pm
Glenn Mood
from 8pm
Fri 17
Sat 18
Diamond DJ
8pm
Sun 19
The Awesome
Tilba Valley Winery
from 12.30pm
Tony Jaggers
4pm-7pm
Sun 26
Sarah Date
4pm-7pm
Wed 22
Dru Yoga - start of weekly classes
Cobargo CWA
10.30am-12.30pm
Fri 24
ecstatic dance
Quaama Hall
6pm-7.20pm
Sat 25: ANZAC DAY
Cobargo
March: assemble 10.30am at School of Arts Hall, Service: on reaching Memorial at cnr Princes H’way & Tarlinton St
Quaama
Service: at Memorial at 9.30am
Bermagui
Dawn Service: at Memorial at 6am followed by breakfast at Bermagui Country Club, March: assemble at 10.40am in Lamont St,
Service: 11am at Memorial
Tilba
March: assemble at 10.45am at Dromedary Hotel, Service: Central Tilba District War Memorial at 11am followed by morning tea
MAY
Sat 2
Quaama MayFair
Quaama
day
Sun 3
The Flumes
Tilba Valley Winery
from 12.30pm
Quaama/Cobargo Quilters
CWA cottage Cobargo
10am-3.30pm
BINGO
10.30am
REGULARS
Mondays
2 Monday
Tilba CWA meetings
small hall Tilba
10am
Tuesdays
Bermagui Seniors’ Social Club
Bermagui CWA Hall
10am-2pm
1st Tuesday
Bermagui garden group
venues vary, phone Heather: 6493 5308
Wednesdays
Pool Comp
from 7.30pm
Weightlifting Club (info 6493 5887)
Bermagui Sports Stadium, Bunga St.
4pm-6pm
nd
1 Wednesday
Bermagui Historical Society meetings
Bermagui Museum in community centre
2pm
Thursdays
Mind Body Stillness Meditation
The Courtroom, 36 Princes H’way Cobargo
10am-11am
No Lights No Lycra
CWA rooms, Cobargo
8pm-9pm
2 Thursday
Seniors Pick the Numbers
Cobargo Hotel
from 11am
4th Thursday
Fancy Thursdays dress ups
Tilba Teapot
2pm
10am-12 noon
st
nd
Fridays
Tiny Teddies playgroup
CWA hall, Bermagui
Meat Raffles
Cobargo Hotel
from 5pm
Saturdays
Laneway markets
Cobargo main street
from 9am
last Sunday
Bermagui Red Cross markets
Dickinsen Oval, Bermagui
9am-12noon
ART
Fri 3 - Mon 11 May
Small Kingdoms exhibit by Annie Franklin
Narek Gallery, Old Tanja Church, 1140 Tathra Rd
Thurs-Sun, 10am-5pm
till Sun 19
Rust in the Blood exhibition
Montreal Goldfields Heritage Centre
10am-5pm daily
Thurs 23 - Sun 26
Anzac centenary exhibition
big hall, Central Tilba
daily
till Sun 26
Four Artists Exhibition
Ivy Hill Gallery, coast road at Wapengo
Thurs-Sun, 10am-5pm
thru April
Works on Paper exhibition
Lazy Lizard Gallery, Cobargo
daily
Email your events with date, time and venue to [email protected] by the 22nd of the month

April 2015 - The Triangle

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